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Sorry to here this, Rob.  See you next year, wherever it may be!

Rob,
That's really disappointing to hear. Keep your head up. Once all these bugs are worked out, you'll be on the road enjoying your ride.

Ken,

Liquor by the drink is available in Gatlinburg, Sevierville, Maryville, Alcoa, and Knoxville. Beer and wine only in Townsend and Pigeon Forge (Pigeon forge residents defeated liquor by the drink in a vote yesterday!).

I'll have a cooler full of beer available every evening at the motel (along with soft drinks and snacks).

Rob,

We're as disappointed as you are. We were all looking forward to seeing your car. Next year for sure!

Rob,
    Back in 2003 when Dan had his first British V8 show in Townsend, my Olds/HTOB crapped out days before the meeting - so I brought my truck and had a great time. Leave the MG at home and bring your daily driver.

Understood Graham -- and I've been a couple of times w/a daily driver & had a great time... and I'd highly recommend it for anyone -- whether someone's just getting into a conversion or someone who has one that's broke at the time.  I won't lie, I'm most disappointed that the car isn't ready but a close 2nd is missing the commeraderie of the group.  I was really looking forward to seeing everyone.

And, I've even gotten over the initial frustration.  I just think my time will be better spent taking care of the IRS.  Since I have the week off from work, I should be able to get the control arms shortened.  While I'm at it, I'm also going to figure out if I can modify how the shocks mount too.  I've never liked how close they are to the CV boots or how much of an angle they lean over.  I think with shorter shocks both issues can be addressed and still provide plenty of travel.

Rob

There should be some good stories about last minute car repairs, I installed a cooling fan today and the other guys I'm traveling with were both busy fixing stuff.  Details around the cooler.

I have 25 miles on the new rear gears, and complete fuel system, from 15 gallon cell to Powerjection EFI. Life requires faith...

Still wrenchin'...

Left rear wheel cylinder installed, brakes not bled. Roll bar has been sorta re-installed. Still have to put the front bumper back together & hang on car. No time to wash & shine the pig. Still have to wash clothes, pack, and my 10 year old daughter has a baseball game Friday night.  Plan to make the Townsend car show Saturday.

Well.....I am officially admitting defeat.

The GT will not be roadworthy in time for next week's gathering.

Pete and I gave it a good old college try. I worked on it almost every day off that I've had since the first of March. I even have insurance and valid Illinois tags!

But today was my last day off before leaving for Tennessee on Sunday.

The dash is still out of the car (but the instruments have been wired. The a/c-heater has been installed, but the hoses still need to be made. The driveshaft needs to be installed. The secondary bleed of the brakes and clutch needs to be done. The seats need to be installed. The exhaust needs to be completed from the y-pipe back. The car will need to go to champaign for an alignment and to get the a/c charged.

I thought we could make it under deadline. It didn't happen.

While I am disappointed, because I was certainly looking forward to serving crow to some of you guys, I cannot be too upset, as this car has been a car-in-boxes for ten years; I think we made some pretty decent progress on it in two months time.

I still have hope that this car will be on the road before I leave for Reno next month. Right now, I have to ask myself if I can spend time in Tennessee and still get the car done before June 9th...or should I cancel and stay home to give myself a few additonal days on the GT.....I'm gonna sleep on this one.


Removable slam panel (thanks for the idea, Jim Stuart!)  really made installing the a/c condenser and dryer a LOT easier!


An octopus of plastic....


RV8 stainless steel headers, down pipe, and y-pipe; Jet Hot coated


Prior to transit from my barn to Pete's shoppe.

A couple more pics....


MGB Expansion tank - relocated


A/C condenser and Dryer - Nostalgic Air


An attempt to keep it comfortable and a little more quiet


In the beginning....about 2002

Rick,
After sleeping on the decision and after a cup of coffee, I hope you decide to join us even if it's just for a couple of days.  You can drive my V6 up and down the dragon.  You know you will regret being AWOL.  Then when you get home;  go back to your car with the same urgency you have had for the last couple months.  I want to see purple in Reno!
PJ

The fun starts in just four hours!!!!!

Rick - we have burgers and beer with your name on them.  If you're not on the road yet, get going!

I'm leaving in a coupe of hours loaded to the brim with goodies for the meet.

The weather could be better, but it's not bad. Highs in the low sixties, lows in the low fifties, and the chance of occasional showers.

Rain or shine, we'll have a ball.

Rick and Jean joiined us here in Townsend this afternoon. It's going to be a great meet. lots of old friends and some new ones in new cars.

It's great having friends who accept the fact and understand why you've driven a Japanese sportscar to a British car gathering. THUMBS UP!

Jean and I got home about 2:30pm today.

It was a great meet!

Another homecoming!

All expedctations met and exceeded!

Thanks Dan Masters and Jim Watson!

Marilyn and I got home around 8:30 PM, today.
We both thought that British V8 2011 was a great success.
Even though the weather was a bit moist during most of the meet, that didn't seem to reduce or restrict the amount of kicking tires and telling lies that took place.
Great scenery, Great people, great fun, what's not to like.

Thanks Dan Masters and Jim Watson!, you both could not have been nicer.
Merv

I got home at 1:30 this morning. Lotsa miles through lotsa mountains. The project car is safely tucked away in Blowing Rock, NC.

JB

We got home about 9 PM.  Helped with the Roadmaster and then visited Margaret's mother in Boone before continuing home.
See the money report on the Roadmaster Thread.

Steve

Thanks Dan and Jim.  Great time even with the rain.  Guess I will at least have 1 pair of long pants in future!  

Almost beat the rain on the way home, just the last 16 miles or so. Got in around 10:45 this morning. Have uploaded my photos on Yahoo flicker for all to see, just create a log on and look for mgmidgetbill1 photos. I have a 19 minute video of the run up to the bottoms for lunch but haven't uploaded it yet, will try to get it up on YouTube in a couple of days.
I had a great time, thanks to Dan and Jim for all their hard work.

Sounds like a great time, sorry I missed it. Was an announcement for next year made yet?

-- Scott

Yes.  Palestine, TX hosted by Wayne Kube & friends.

Nice! Looks like a 1000 mile drive for me. Should be great fun. Can't wait to hear more details when they are available.

So, Jim....how did you like manuvering that trailer into Jack's shoppe?!